Chris Connor

The document outlines two meetings held by the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD). Key discussions focused on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2025-26. The February 3rd meeting included an LCAP Reductions Discussion based on survey results, while the January 27th meeting provided an LCAP Overview and collected feedback regarding LCAP funded reductions via a survey. Both sessions emphasized the district's core values and four focus areas.

The discussion and action items include the approval of the 2020-2021 Unaudited Actual Financial Reports, which detail the actual revenue received and expenses incurred from each of the District's funds during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. These reports also contain the actual ending fund balance that will roll into the current year as the beginning balance. The reports have been entered into the Standardized Account Code Structure (SACS) software of the ACOE and will be submitted to the District's auditors for review and inclusion into the 2020-2021 annual District audit.

The committee received updates on Measure J projects, including the East Avenue Modernization-Increment 2 Project and the Michell Renovation Project. Challenges related to groundwater issues and collaboration with Zone 7 were discussed regarding the Granada High School Athletics & Aquatics Project. A financial report was shared, and a presentation on Construction 101 was given. The Annual Report was also discussed, with suggestions for including encumbrances and expenses. The committee expressed interest in a mini-tour of the Granada High School Athletics and Aquatics Project.

The Board of Education is required to adopt a budget for the 2020-2021 school year prior to July 1, 2020. A Public Hearing for this purpose was announced by the Alameda County Office of Education in local newspapers in accordance with Education Code Section 42103. The proposed 2020-2021 budget will include the Governor's May Revision as well as the Department of Finance's revenue projections. The District's budget is being submitted as a placeholder budget, which will be replaced by a 45-day revision once the Governor has signed the State budget. Due to COVID-19, the State has extended the LCAP process and deadline. Due to the drastic cuts to K-12 Education as part of the May Revise we are working on tentative agreements for concessions from all bargaining units and management in order to maintain positive fiscal certification. Proposed 2020-2021 General Fund Revenues are budgeted at $144,020,049. Proposed 2020-2021 General Fund Expenditures are budgeted at $147,268,992.

The meeting included a Measure J update, featuring a recap of the Livermore High School Aquatic Center Project's progress. A financial report was shared, with clarifications promised for the next meeting. The committee welcomed a new member, reviewed member roles, and discussed the CBOC conference. Legal counsel reviewed the Brown Act and committee responsibilities. Bylaws were reviewed, with a motion to agendize amended bylaws for the next meeting. The draft 2022/23 meeting calendar was provided for review, and tentative dates for a Special Meeting in January were discussed for the Annual Audit Report presentation.